David Moyes forced into squad decision ahead of Chelsea match

It's come at the worst possible time with league leaders Chelsea at the Stadium of Light tomorrow night bidding for a tenth successive win.

Moyes has decided not to disclose his latest injuries though Black Cats' fans will be relieved to know Jermain Defoe, who scored a dramatic winner in the corresponding fixture last term, definitely plays.

But youngsters George Honeyman, Joel Asoro and Josh Maja are all likely to be on the bench.

The fact tall three are attackers and Moyes confirmed that fit-again Fabio Borini could start, suggests that there are fitness concerns surrouniding Victor Anichebe.

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Three wins in four games had taken Sunderland to within a point of safety but they have tumbled back to the bottom of the table following Saturday's 3-0 defeat at fellow strugglers Swansea.

Moyes is demanding a dramatic improvement on their Liberty Stadium debacle though accepts it won't be easy against Antonio Conte's all-conquering side.

He said: "We did not play as well on Saturday. I watched it again and was not happy with a lot of things we did in the game so I have shown the players and told them and they know what we need to do.

"We have to get back to winning games but the difference is we are playing a top side, probably the most in-form in the country.

“They have a style of play at the moment, something that is pretty new”

Sunderland manager David Moyes

"That brings its owndifficulties, never mind our own team.

"Conte is doing well. They have a style of play at the moment, something that is pretty new.

"Of course, we have all come against three at the back or 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 but we are now coming up someone who has worked at it in his country for a long time as well and probably played in it as a player.

"He has come here and put it to them in a way he wants it to be done and they will probably play this system now for rest of season."